On my recent visit to my fabulous sister's place in Vernon BC, I was thrilled to accept her invitation for lunch at the Sparkling Hills Hotel and Spa. She had visited there recently and was so excited to share this gorgeous European styled spa that is nestled in the backdrop of Predator Ridge and the hills above Okanagan Lake. To begin with, the setting is just breathtaking.......especially the golf course at Predator Ridge. I'm sure my husband would be thrilled to golf there! The contrast between the greens and browns of the landscape just take your breath away. And, as you approach the gates to Sparkling Hills the first thing you notice are the crystals in the Hotel's signage. This place is aptly named, with it's "Pillars of Light" glass panels lining the driveway up to the spa.
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Pillars of Glass line the driveway, each embedded with thousands of precisely cut Swarovski crystals. This picture just doesn't do them justice...........they are stunning!!! |
These beautiful panels of Swarovski crystals just dance in the sunlight.........it's really amazing.
The hotel/spa has such unusual architechture as you can see in the picture, but it show cases the views of the surrounding hills and valleys so well, that it would make it just a perfect "couple's getaway" place. I could imagine having a spa treatment while my husband golfed, doing nature walks together and sitting back and relaxing at sunset in this fabulous place. Dreaming...................ah! The $10 million dollars worth of Swarovski crystals make this place quite simply radiant beyond measure, and they are everywhere from the magnificent ceiling feature in the entrance, backdrop to the registration desk and even in the inlays in the washroom mirrors. Whereever they've used them they seem to optimize the synergy of light, water and the effects of the illumination. Like they say, "you have to see it to believe it".
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| View of Lake Okanagan from one of the patio areas facing the lake. |
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| Approach to the Sparkling Hills Hotel and Spa |
A big thank you to my fabulous sister for my very yummy Tomato Tart with Tossed Greens Salad, and the opportunity to see this equally fabulous Hotel and Spa. What a great day..........one of many I shared with her on this trip!!!!
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| My sister outside the entry way to the restaurant. She is surrounded by Swarovski Crystal drops |
